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Summary

A series of subtle parallel linear earthwork banks are visible on visualisations derived from lidar data captured in 2016. They are interpreted as planting ridges for orchard trees of post-medieval to 19th century origin, that passed out of use prior to circa 1840.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• ORCHARD (Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD to 1840 AD (Between))

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Mosaic, approximately 1838-1848 (Cartographic). SDV349431.

The plot is recorded as 'Sand Garden' and comprising meadow.

Bluesky International, 2016, LiDAR DTM data (0.5m resolution) Blackdown Hills and East Devon AONBs: 3 transects, LIDAR SY1492 Bluesky International DTM 30-APR-2016 and 04-MAY-2016 (Cartographic). SDV359714.

A series of subtle parallel banks are visible as earthworks.

Sims, R., Knight, S. & Houghton, E., 2020-2021, East Devon AONB Lidar Assessment and Desk based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV363914.

A series of subtle parallel linear earthwork banks are visible on visualisations derived from lidar data captured in 2016 west of Sand. The banks are orientated approximately north to south on a south facing slope. Numerous orchards are depicted surrounding Sand and orchard banks are recorded to the immediate south (MDV131345). The banks appear to cross through two wide curviliner ditches, interpreted as medieval strip field boundaries (MDV131351). The banks are bisected by a later avenue of trees traversing east to west across the plot. The plot is recorded in the Tithe Survey as Sand Garden.
The banks are interpreted as planting ridges for orchard trees of post-medieval to 19th century date, that were established across former medieval strip fields and passed out of use prior to circa 1840.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV8340 - East Devon AONB Lidar Assessment and Desk based Assessment

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